Can BOTOX® Prevent Wrinkles?

Can BOTOX® really be preventative? Our Newtown, PA-based team at The Well Lounge believes that the injectable can indeed be a good option for patients who want to maintain a youthful appearance instead of simply waiting for wrinkles to form and addressing them then.

If you’ve ever wondered how some people always seem to have such a youthful appearance, it could be more than just their genetics. They could be using preventative BOTOX® to preserve radiant, wrinkle-free skin for as long as possible.

BOTOX®, which is the brand name for an injectable wrinkle treatment that contains a chemical called botulinum toxin, is famous for its ability to effectively reduce many of the facial wrinkles that are associated with facial expressions. The injectable temporarily prevents nerve signals that cause specific contractions, so the muscles remain relaxed instead of moving. The face looks smoother as a result. The goal is to relax overly expressive muscles so that the skin doesn’t crease up as much.

Along with softening existing wrinkles, there’s also a growing number of patients who want to use the injections as a way of stopping future wrinkles from forming in the skin.

It's often easier to prevent the effects of aging before they’ve occurred than to try to reverse them after they have become etched into the skin. Preventative BOTOX® is a way of avoiding the formation of lines and wrinkles rather than using it as a corrective treatment for lines that have already developed. As a preventative measure, the treatment is used on the first signs of faint expression wrinkles on the face before they become more pronounced. This can be ideal for a young candidate who has a very expressive face, family members who have an excessive number of dynamic wrinkles, or very thin and fine skin that makes wrinkles or deep wrinkles later in life very likely.

Patients often choose to get preventative BOTOX® in their mid-20s to early 30s. However, the best age for you depends on your skin condition. In rare cases, it could be recommended for someone under the age of 25.

If you have no visible wrinkles, you don’t need wrinkle injections—but if you already have deep wrinkles, then you need corrective BOTOX®. Preventative treatments fall in the middle between those two!

Contact our team at The Well Lounge if you would like more information about how preventative BOTOX® works. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation.

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How Long Do Facial Fillers Last?

Facial fillers are one of the most popular options for restoring volume and lift to improve the contours of the face or reduce wrinkles. They’re primarily used on the center and lower areas of the face to reduce etched-in lines, but can also be used for other purposes, such as volumizing thin lips and sculpting more defined cheeks. One of the possible drawbacks of facial fillers is that they are temporary and will eventually dissolve once they are metabolized in the body, so patients are often concerned about how much maintenance will be needed. With that in mind, a question we receive often from patients is, “What affects how long fillers last?” Our Newtown, PA-based team has some advice for anyone who is thinking about having these cosmetic treatments.

The skin on our face becomes more fragile and likely to wrinkle as we age because it contains less collagen and elastin, two of the most important proteins for preserving the skin’s structure. We also lose fat and some bone density from the face. These changes contribute to a more deflated appearance as we age.

While some people accept these changes to their skin, others are bothered by them and seek out topical skincare products or other in-office cosmetic treatments to restore a smoother, younger appearance.

Facial fillers are substances that add fullness beneath the skin to reduce the depth of wrinkles or augment certain areas, often “taking the place” of collagen or bone with their volume.

As with any other cosmetic treatment, individual results for facial fillers vary. In general, some fillers have a lifespan of six to 12 months, while others can last for several years. The type of filler you use will impact how long its lifespan is, as will the area where it is used on the face, how much of it is injected, and the speed at which your body metabolizes it. The midpoint of the expected duration of the filler is when you will typically notice a decrease in volume as the filler is gradually metabolized.

If you want answers to more questions about fillers and other treatments, The Well Lounge can provide further information. Call us at 215-360-3940 or fill out a contact form to book an appointment if you’re ready to get started.